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A98.5

EUREST DINING

150 N COLLEGE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060015485
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedJun 22, 2026
Inspections on record20
On record sinceJul 30, 2013

Score history

7085100 Jul 30, 2013: 100Apr 15, 2014: 100Sep 8, 2014: 99.5Feb 24, 2015: 98.5Nov 5, 2015: 100Jan 14, 2016: 100Aug 18, 2016: 100Apr 21, 2017: 99Apr 9, 2018: 100Dec 17, 2018: 100Mar 11, 2019: 99.5Jul 11, 2019: 100Jan 14, 2020: 98.5May 2, 2023: 99Aug 31, 2023: 98Jun 12, 2024: 98.5Oct 25, 2024: 99Apr 25, 2025: 100Sep 19, 2025: 99Jun 22, 2026: 98.5
Jul 30, 2013Higher is betterJun 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jun 22, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Ice machine dispenser area has black grime build up. Clean

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Sep 19, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Mozzarella Cheese only TCS food present in facility at time of inspection.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed condenser in the WIC dripping condensate/water. The precipitation was dripping on top of berries and packaged food on a speed rack. Ensure that condenser is properly serviced, and until serviced do not store food underneath to prevent potential contamination.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed condenser of WIC dripping condensate/water. Ensure condenser is properly serviced so that it may be maintained in good repair and per product specifications.

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Apr 25, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 25, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Chicken salad not cooling properly. Cooling in large bowl with silan wrap. CDI - Spread on sheet tray for proper cooling. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. One bucket did not have proper sanitizer concentration. CDI - Exchanged.

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Jun 12, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on ice wall interior. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to improvement

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Aug 31, 2023 A 98 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Ice machine has black build up and in need of cleaning.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Pineapple salsa and cut melons cooling in large bowls with wrap on. CDI - Unwrapped and dumped onto sheet tray. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

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May 2, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Thin probe thermometer not working. Replace Battery. VR
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Interior of microwave dirty, Clean.

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Jan 14, 2020 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P. Observed products inside walk-in cooler that had been dated incorrectly. CDI: properly dated.

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Jul 11, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 11, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed salads in the walk in cooler with tightly fitting coverings temping above 41F. Allow for covering to be vented to allow for adequate cooling. CDI- PIC removed coverings for more rapid cooling.

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Dec 17, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 9, 2018 A 100 · 1 violation
#38 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed bracelets on 2 food employees and 1 employee with stone ring under gloves.

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Apr 21, 2017 A 99 · 1 violation
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Observed sanitizer below 100 ppm. CDI - remade at proper concentration. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P

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Aug 18, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 14, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 5, 2015 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2015 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf. Observed hot water in restroom handsinks not reaching 100F - see temp chart. VR - verification required.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed cutting board stored behind faucets of prep sink. This area is not considered a clean storage area. CDI - removed.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed crack in basin of can wash.

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Sep 8, 2014 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed crack with gap in floor to kitchen at threshold.

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Apr 15, 2014 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 30, 2013 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EUREST DINING” or State ID 2060015485). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.